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Mahindra Thar [Old Generation] vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

In 2026 when choosing among the Mahindra Thar [Old Generation] and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, assess the models based on Price, Size, Range, Battery Capacity, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Mahindra Thar [Old Generation] Price starts at Rs. 9.99 Lakhs (last recorded price) for AXT Diesel MT RWD and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Price starts at Rs. 10.77 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Sigma 2WD Petrol 1.5L Manual. Thar [Old Generation]: 1497 cc engine, 8 to 9 kmpl mileage. Grand Vitara: 1462 cc engine, 20.58 to 27.97 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Thar [Old Generation] vs Grand Vitara Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Thar [old generation] Grand vitara
BrandMahindraMaruti Suzuki
Price₹ 9.99 Lakhs₹ 10.77 Lakhs
Range--
Mileage8 to 9 kmpl20.58 to 27.97 kmpl
Battery Capacity--
Engine Capacity1497 cc-
TransmissionManual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Charging Time--

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Thar [Old Generation]
Mahindra Thar [Old Generation]
AXT Diesel MT RWD
₹9.99 Lakhs*
*Last Recorded Price
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Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Sigma 2WD Petrol 1.5L Manual
₹10.77 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Specification
Engine Type
D117 CRDeK15C
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm139 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Transmission
Manual - 6 GearsManual - 5 Gears
Mileage (ARAI)
9 kmpl21.11 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
117 bhp @ 3500 rpm102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain
RWDFWD
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type
DieselPetrol
Rear Brake Type
Drum-
Spare Wheel
Steel-
Front Tyres
245 / 75 R16215 / 60 R17
Wheels
Steel RimsSteel Rims
Steering Type
Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokesYes
Front Brake Type
Disc-
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser BarTorsion Beam
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser BarMacPherson Strut
Rear Tyres
245 / 75 R16215 / 60 R17
Bootspace
600 litres-
No of Seating Rows
2 Rows2
Seating Capacity
4 Person5 Person
Doors
3 Doors5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres45 litres
Length
3985 mm4345 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm2600 mm
Height
1844 mm1795 mm
Width
1820 mm1645 mm
Features
Cabin-Boot Access
YesYes
Steering Adjustment
Tilt-
Cruise Control
No-
Heater
YesYes
Parking Sensors
RearYes
Parking Assist
No-
Keyless Start/ Button Start
NoYes
Air Conditioner
ManualAutomatic Climate Control; Single Zone Front-row AC zone; Common Fan Speed Control Front AC fan speed control; Blower Rear AC zone; Rear AC vents
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only-
12V Power Outlets
1-
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYes
Front AC
Single Zone with Fan speed controlYes
Rear AC
Vents Behind Front Armrest)Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Yes-
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips-
Shift Indicator
NoYes
Clock
DigitalYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Tachometer
Analogue-
Instantaneous Consumption
NoYes
Gear Indicator
Yes-
Instrument Cluster
Digital-
Average Speed
NoYes
Average Fuel Consumption
YesAverage fuel consumption; Distance to empty; Low fuel level warning; Instantaneous fuel consumption
Distance to Empty
YesYes
Engine immobilizer
YesYes
Child Safety Lock
NoYes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
NoYes
Central Locking
RemoteYes
Panaromic Sunroof
No-
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
No-
Roof Mounted Antenna
No-
Body-Coloured Bumpers
NoYes
Body Kit
Cladding - Body ColouredUnibody/Monocoque Frame
Sunroof / Moonroof
No-
Adjustable ORVM
Internally Adjustable-
Power Windows
Front OnlyFront & Rear Power Windows; Driver One-touch up/down
One Touch -Down
NoYes
Exterior Door Handles
Black-
Interior Door Handles
Black-
Door Pockets
NoYes
Scuff Plates
No-
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)
Black-
Rear Defogger
YesYes
Boot-lid Opener
InternalYes
One Touch - Up
NoYes
Rear Wiper
No-
Driver Armrest Storage
NoYes
Cup Holders
Front Only-
Cornering Headlights
No-
Headlights
HalogenLED
Headlight Height Adjuster
YesYes
Tail Lights
LEDLED
Daytime Running Lights
Not SureYes
Cabin Lamps
No-
Fog Lights
No-
Follow me home headlamps
No-
Rear Reading Lamp
No-
Automatic Head Lamps
No-
Warranty (Years)
33 Years / 100,000 kms
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Not Applicable5 Years / 100,000 kms
Warranty (Kilometres)
Unlimited-
Battery Warranty (Years)
Not Applicable5 Years / 100,000 kms
Steering mounted controls
No-
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)-
iPod Compatibility
No-
Speakers
No-
Bluetooth Compatibility
No-
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
No-
AM/FM Radio
No-
Head Unit Size
Not Available-
Touch Screen Size
No-
USB Compatibility
No-
GPS Navigation System
No-
Voice Command
No-
Aux Compatibility
No-
Display
No-
Check Vehicle Status Via App
No-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
YesYes
Airbags
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)6 Airbags (Driver; Front Passenger; 2 Curtain; Driver Side; Front Passenger Side)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
No-
Child Seat Anchor Points
NoYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No-
Differential Lock
Electronic-
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
YesYes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
YesYes
Hill Hold Control
YesYes
Hill Descent Control
Yes-
Four-Wheel-Drive
No-
Brake Assist (BA)
YesYes
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
No-
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
YesYes
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)-
Seat Upholstery
VinylYes
Interiors
Single Tone-
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No-
Split Rear Seat
50:50 split-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)8 way manually adjustable; Seat: Forward / Back (Manual); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Manual); Headrest: Up / Down (Manual); Seat Height: Up / Down (Manual)
Interior Colours
Black-
Rear Passenger Seats Type
Bench-
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
No-
Folding Rear Seat
Flat-
Head-rests
Front & RearYes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)6 way manually adjustable; Seat: Forward / Back (Manual); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Manual); Headrest: Up / Down (Manual)
Front Seatback Pockets
No-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹11,49,701₹12,25,566
Ex-Showroom Price
₹9,99,000₹10,76,500
RTO
₹99,412₹1,12,480
Insurance
₹50,789₹36,086
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹24,711₹26,342
Expert Rating
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Pros and Cons

Pros

Solid SUV looksStrong Hybrid enginePremium cabin

Cons

Compromised boot spaceMild hybrid with MT misses several features

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